HUMANIST PERSPECTIVE

Meaning

The humanist perspective is One that focuses on one's self and is not influenced by other outside forces such as trends or other people. We are Free minded people and are cognizant and responsible of all of our actions.

HISTORY OF HUMANISTIC PSYCHOLOGY

• Maslow (1943) developed a hierarchical theory of human motivation
• Carl Rogers (1946) publishes significant aspects of client-centered therapy
• Five step model: psychological, safety, social, esteem and self-Actualization
• Rogers added that people needed a positive environment, acceptance and empathy

KEY TERMS

1. Biological and Physiological needs - air, food, drink, shelter, warmth, sex, sleep.
2. Safety needs - protection from elements, security, order, law, stability, freedom from fear.

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3. Love and belongingness needs - friendship, intimacy, affection and love, - from work group, family, friends, romantic relationships.
4. Esteem needs - achievement, mastery, independence, status, dominance, prestige, self-respect, respect from others.

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5. Self-Actualization needs - realizing personal potential, self-fulfillment, seeking personal growth and peak experiences.

JOBS WITHIN HUMANISTIC PSYCHOLOGY

• Social workers
• Counselors
• Psychiatrists
• Psychologists

Humanism v. Behaviorism
Humanism focuses on the individual's self-concept (individual's behavior/inner feelings), in addition, due to free-will people are responsible for their actions. In contrast, behaviorism isn't focused on one's inner feelings but only their behavior that is affected by the environment. Behaviorism depends heavily on animal experiments, while humanism doesn't need animals.